Men's Soccer Director of Analytics and Player Performance

Men's Soccer Director of Analytics and Player Performance
Reporting to the Head Coach, the Director of Analytics and Player Performance is a key member of the men’s soccer coaching and administrative staff, responsible for building and leading the program’s data and analytics infrastructure while overseeing core operational functions. This role blends advanced sports analytics—recruiting evaluation, opponent scouting, and player performance data—with day‑to‑day program operations, serving as a strategic partner to the Head Coach in all data‑informed decision‑making.

Essential Functions

Design, build, and maintain recruiting analytics models to evaluate prospective student‑athletes.

Assist in developing opponent scouting reports using video and data to support match‑day preparation.

Partner with sports performance/sports science staff to track player workload, GPS/wearable data, and injury‑risk indicators.

Lead the transfer portal evaluation process, including statistical benchmarking and video‑based grading of prospects.

Support roster construction strategy by modeling squad needs across class years and position groups.

Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions
None specified.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

2‑4 years of experience.

Familiarity with soccer‑specific analytics platforms (e.g., Wyscout, InStat, TruMedia, StatsBomb, or comparable tools).

Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel during the competitive season.

Preferred Qualifications
None specified.

Salary
Minimum Hourly Salary: 25

Maximum Hourly Salary: 25

EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Standing: Nearly Continuously

Walking: Nearly Continuously

Running: Often

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Often

Climbing stairs: Seldom

Reaching overhead: Often

Pulling, Pushing: Seldom

Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Seldom

Lifting – up to 50 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds: Not Required

Work Environment: Office Environment – Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants.

Outdoor Environment – Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Noise – Sufficient noise to require shouting to be heard above the noise level.

Application Questions
Are you available and willing for frequent travel and/or evening and weekend work?

Yes

No

Are you familiar with soccer-specific analytics platforms (e.g., Wyscout, InStat, TruMedia, StatsBomb, or comparable tools)?

Yes

No

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